Game device



Nov. 28, 1939. J. D. IRWIN I GAME DEVICE Filed Aug. ll, 1938 .WML WIM fPatentea Nov. 2s, 1939 UNITI-Ilzg STATES GAME DEVICE" ,.1

Joseph D. Irwin, Portsmouth, Va., assigner of one- K half to Jordan W.Grant, Portsmouth, Va.

Applicaties August l11, 193s, serial No. 224,396

2 claims. (c1. 27s-9s) This invention relates to a game device and itconsists in the constructions, arrangements and combinations hereindescribed and claimed.

It is an object of the invention to provide a game device in which atethered ball is involved, as Well as receiver cups into which the ballis to be selectively deposited upon manipulation of a support handle orthe like.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a device of thecharacter stated in which the receiver cups are longitudinallyadjustable upon their supporting handle.

It is a still further object of the invention to provide a game deviceof the character stated 15 which is simple of construction and amusingas well as requiring skill for the accomplishment of the ends sought.

Additional objects, advantages and features of invention will beapparent from rthefollovving description considered in conjunction withthe accompanying drawing, whereinv Figure 1 is a fragmentarylongitudinal sectional view of one embodiment of the invention. Figure 2is a fragmentary top plan View of one 25 end thereof.

Figure 3 is a cross section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Figure 4 is a cross section illustrating a modied form of receivermounting.

Figure 5 is a side elevation thereof. Figure 6 is a longitudinalsectional View vof a further modification of the receiver mounting.

Figure 7 is a cross section on the line 'lf-'I of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a detail side elevational view of the receiver retainingmeans.

Attention is first invited to Figurev l wherein there is shown a supportmember I0 Which may be of any suitable shape and length and upon one 4,0end of which there is xed a hand grip i I, Whereby the rod may beactuated in a manner presently to be described. v

The number lll in the present instance is shown as a flat andrectangular bar, as seen in top plan,

and has a pair of longitudinally extended slots` I2 and I3 separated bya solid portion I liposithe cup there is a screw stud 2U of a lengthprojecting through the slot I2 for reception of a thumb nut 2|. .Fixedto the stud 20 there is a retainer plate 22 comprising lugs `23 slidablydisposed in the slot I2.

From the foregoing, it Will be seen that the cups I8-I 9 may be adjustedto a desired position along respective slots by merely loosening thethumb lnut 2l, and then tightening the nut after adjustment has beenobtained.

In Figures 4 and 5 the `rod I0 is shown as a channel bar, the slots I2land I3 being formed in the vertical Walls thereof. In this instance,ythe stud 24 comprises a lateral lug 25 adapted for slidable movement inone of the slots, While the opposite side of the stud 24 projectsthrough the. other slot and receives a thumb nut 26. Tighten-v ing orloosening of the nut' 26 obviously permits longitudinal 'adjustment ofthe receiver cup.

In Figuresl 6, '7 and 8 a further modification of the device is shownand in this form the rod is illustrated as a rectangular tubular sleeve,one

Wall of which is provided with a plurality of longitudinally spacedaperture 21. The cup in this instance has a rectangular tubular sleeve28 of a size freely slidable upon the rod, and further has a leaf spring29 fixed thereto. The free end of the spring 29l has a pin 3D forregistry with respective apertures 21 for securement of the receiver cupupon the rod. l

lIn use, the device is grasped by the handle Il and given an up and downswinging motion, imparting movement Vtothe ball I'I. At the time theball is in the air, the operator directs the device in a manner to catchthe ball in one of the cups. Obviously, this Will require practice andconsiderable skill, as well as a quick eye, but after a time it will befound to be quite easy, and in order that an expert may still findamusement, the positioning of the cups may be varied, presenting lanentirely different gauge of distance,

etc. Or, one of the cups may be placed closer to the anchorage of theball, and thus arranged, the problem of catching the ball in the cupswill require a still different manipulation of the device for each cup.y

While I have shown and described preferred constructions, this is by Wayof illustration only,

and I consider as my own all such modifications as fairly fall withinthe scope claims. c

I claim: Y

l. In a device of the class described, an elonof the appended gatedsupport member having a pair of oppositen plate having lugs forsliding-engagement in respective slotsa nut on the threaded stem forengaging the underside of the support member, a

strand member anchored to the support member intermediate of the slots,and a ball member secured to the free end of the strand complemen- .talto respective cups.

2. In a device of the character described, a support member having apair of slots, a receiver cupassociated with each slot, said cup memberseachhaving a stem extended through respective slots, means on the stemsfor clamping the cups in an adjusted position of movement along theslots, a strand member anchored to the support member intermediate ofthe slots, and a ball member secured to the free end of the strand.

JOSEPH D. IRWIN.

